Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

Universal credit

64 replies

Emem13 · 04/09/2025 16:57

hi just got this should I be worried about it ?
really worried I’m going to get in trouble for benefit fraud

It appears that you've failed to report a change in your guy
circumstances promptly. You need to tell us by 12 September
2025, the reason for not telling us sooner and what you've done
to correct this. You did not remove your daughter from your claim when
she left your household on 10 June 2024 .
Reporting changes is something you committed to do in return
for receiving Universal Credit. If you don't do this and you're paid
too much Universal Credit, you'll have to repay any overpayment
and may also have to pay a £50 Civil Penalty.
You can get more information about a Civil Penalty
We'll decide whether you'll have to pay a Civil Penalty based on
the information you give us. If we don't hear from you by
12 September 2025, we'll make our decision based on the

OP posts:
BettysRoasties · 04/09/2025 17:21

I mean if you didn’t tell then she left and you were being paid for her or had a higher rent allowance because of her then yes you’ve commented benefit fraud.

You will have to pay back what they overpaid and may get a penalty be thankfully they are not looking convict. Thats not a couple of months mistake it’s a year of claiming what you were not entitled too.

MrsMoastyToasty · 04/09/2025 17:20

They are not mind readers, you need to tell them about changes in circumstances. Sooner rather than later.
If there's an overpayment then ask to pay back in installments or deducted in installments from an ongoing claim. If this is going to cause financial hardship then get help from your local CAB or a debt and benefits advice charity.

waitingforjumperseason · 04/09/2025 17:18

Then if it’s true what are you not understanding? If you didn’t remover your DD then you obviously will need to pay back what you owe.

Original poster
Emem13 · 04/09/2025 17:16

anytipswelcome · 04/09/2025 17:00

Are their facts correct? That she moved out but you didn’t inform them and continued to receive benefits based on her living with you as a dependent?

If so the consequences seem pretty clear, they’ll work out the overpayment and you’ll have to repay it along with a £50 fine?

She moved out yes and I didn’t tell them but I actually didn’t think I needed too as stupid as it sounds

OP posts:
GeniuneWorkOfFart · 04/09/2025 17:16

Emem13 · 04/09/2025 17:15

21

Show quote history

Were you claiming for her as a dependent?

Original poster
Emem13 · 04/09/2025 17:15

AutumnGirl21 · 04/09/2025 16:58

Well, I mean - is it true?

Yes it is

OP posts:
Blondeshavemorefun · 04/09/2025 17:15

So you claimed she lived at home with you for over a year - is she in education or else surely uc for her would have stopped

but yes if made a false claim you would need to pay it back and the fine

Original poster
Emem13 · 04/09/2025 17:15

GeniuneWorkOfFart · 04/09/2025 16:59

How old is your daughter?

21

OP posts:
Original poster
Emem13 · 04/09/2025 17:12

21

OP posts:
ninjahamster · 04/09/2025 17:12

Are they right? If so, you’ll need to pay back the overpayment. Then it looks like a £50 fine on top. Did you not realise you were still claiming for her?

Katemax82 · 04/09/2025 17:09

Just be honest and tell them everything, They normally take back overpayment in installments

anytipswelcome · 04/09/2025 17:00

Are their facts correct? That she moved out but you didn’t inform them and continued to receive benefits based on her living with you as a dependent?

If so the consequences seem pretty clear, they’ll work out the overpayment and you’ll have to repay it along with a £50 fine?

GeniuneWorkOfFart · 04/09/2025 16:59

How old is your daughter?

AutumnGirl21 · 04/09/2025 16:58

Well, I mean - is it true?